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Judge won’t dismiss manslaughter case against 2 SoCal police officers
LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles superior court judge rejected a defense effort on Friday to dismiss a manslaughter indictment against two former Torrance police officers in the 2018 shooting death of a young Black man sitting in a suspected stolen car with an air rifle. Judge Sam Ohta declined...
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NASCAR Faces Massive Million-Dollar Losses: Steve Phelps on the LA Clash Debacle
NASCAR Faces Massive Million-Dollar Losses: NASCAR President Steve Phelps has recently highlighted the notable financial repercussions stemming from the LA Clash, admitting to “millions and millions of dollars” in losses. This event, designed to captivate a broader audience and modernize the NASCAR brand, highlights the inherent challenges of urban racing initiatives. Phelps’s reflections raise critical questions about the sustainability of such ventures and the strategies NASCAR must implement moving forward. As the organization grapples with this setback, the implications for its future operations and fan engagement strategies become increasingly pertinent. What lessons will emerge from this experience?
Former Rams QB Signs With NFC Laughingstock
The NFL season is finally here and the Los Angeles Rams open the season next Sunday in Detroit. The teams cut down their roster to 53 players last week and are currently filling their practice squads for next season. As players who couldn't survive roster cuts find new homes, former Rams players also sign new contracts elsewhere. A member of the Rams' Super Bowl-winning team just signed a new contract with an NFC bottom feeder.
Disbarred celebrity lawyer found guilty of, embezzlement, wire fraud
LOS ANGELES, California: Tom Girardi, the disbarred celebrity lawyer who embezzled tens of millions of dollars from clients that included accident victims, was convicted this week. The 85-year-old Girardi was found guilty by a federal jury in Los Angeles on four counts of wire fraud after a 13-day trial and...
The Issue Is: Father Greg Boyle's Homeboy Industries
This week, we travel to Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles for a special documentary focused on Father Greg Boyle. This year, Father Greg was awarded the presidential medal of freedom, our nation's highest civilian honor. For four decades, he's found educational opportunities and jobs for the formerly incarcerated and drug...
Dodgers Cut Veteran Reliever Amid Comeback Attempt
The Dodgers cut a veteran right-handed pitcher who had been attempting to come back after missing most of the last three seasons with injuries. According to the team’s transactions page, Jesse Hahn was released from his minor league deal. The 35-year-old had made 35 relief appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma...
Ellen DeGeneres Doesn’t Make Cut to Participate in 2028 Olympics: Her ‘Fall From Grace Has Been Swift’
Former daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is facing another setback, as a source exclusively tells In Touch she hasn’t made the cut for carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Los Angeles in 2028 when the city hosts the Summer Games. “Ellen’s fall from grace has been...
Los Angeles County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person Angela Marie Estrella, Last Seen in Norwalk
September 1, 2024 – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials report that the Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At Risk Missing Person, Angela Marie Estrella. Ms. Estrella was last seen on Thursday, August 29, 2024, near the 14000 block of Fidel Avenue in the city of Norwalk.
4 hospitalized, including 2 sheriff's deputies, after head-on crash in South LA
Four people, including two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies, were hospitalized late Friday night after a head-on crash in South Los Angeles, authorities said.The deputies were on patrol about 11:15 p.m. when the two-vehicle collision occurred in the 9400 block of Normandie Avenue, a spokesperson for the L.A. County Sheriff's Department said.The two deputies and two civilians were transported to hospitals, where each of them was listed in stable condition, the spokesperson said.The cause of the incident is being investigated by the Sheriff's Department and the California Highway Patrol.
Heat Wave Bears Down on Pasadena
A potentially dangerous heat wave is set to scorch Southern California this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles. The Western San Fernando Valley will be the first to feel the intense heat, with temperatures around Woodland Hills...
Road closure: Keeping California's scenic Highway 1 open
On the California coast where the mountains cascade into the sea, a ribbon of road rides down the edge of the continent. Driving on Highway 1 is a singular experience, and this winding 70-mile stretch hugging the steep coastline of Big Sur is why bucket lists exist.For tourists like Linda Carroll, of St. Paul, Minnesota, the feeling from driving Highway 1 is divine. "I think it's phenomenal," she said. "If you didn't believe in God and you were down here, you definitely would have to, because it's just spectacular."Henry Miller helped put the area on the map in the 1950s,...
California High-Speed Rail Authority and Grassland Water District Reach Settlement Agreement for the San Jose to Merced Portion of the High-Speed Rail Project
September 1, 2024 - SAN JOSE, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the Grassland Water District, Grassland Resource Conservation District, and Grassland Fund (Grassland) have reached an agreement that releases Grassland’s potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims regarding the Authority’s adoption of environmental review documents for the San Jose to Merced portion of the high-speed rail project.
Volleyball Begins Season in California
The Muhlenberg volleyball team opened the 2024 season with three matches at the Pacific Coast Classic in California. Despite dropping all three matches, the Mules played some close sets. In the first match against Pomona-Pitzer, Muhlenberg came out on fire, jumping out to a 7-3 lead. The Mules led 19-16 after junior Christina Marcin served two aces in a span of three points, but the Sagehens reeled off the next nine points to close out the set en route to a 3-0 sweep. Muhlenberg started strong against Occidental as well, serving six aces – three consecutive by sophomore Jenny Ryan…
Deny Data! Oakland Criticizes Newsom’s Direct Approach to Crime in California Cities
MJP – The controversial and highly publicized efforts of California Governor Gavin Newsom to reduce crime in the state have not gone unnoticed. The controversy surrounding the governor’s strategy draws attention to the difficulties of dealing with urban crime and striking a balance between community concerns and effective solutions, especially in Oakland where his recent actions are being criticized.
‘We don’t want this!’ rage shoppers after self-checkout item ban as millions of Americans forced to pay extra fee
A PROPOSED ban on an item at self-checkout has left some shoppers up in arms. The change would affect millions of Americans, leaving them paying an extra fee for the grocery essential. Customers in California could be directly affected starting in September, as officials in Encinitas, north of San Diego, vote on Senate Bill (SB) […]
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